Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has stirred fresh conversation around Nigeria’s electricity challenges, arguing that many Nigerians are not demanding round-the-clock power supply but simply need light at specific hours to manage daily tasks.
Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Adeyanju suggested that the average Nigerian’s expectations are modest and largely centred on convenience rather than constant electricity.
“Nigerians don’t even want 24 hours light. Can they even afford 24 hours light? Nigerians just want to come home at 8pm and meet light so they won’t sweat when they sleep, and also meet the light by 7am so they can iron their clothes,” he said.
He added that electricity could then be diverted to factories and industries during other hours.
“Nigerians are not asking for much, and they’re the easiest people to please. How can this be too much?” he asked.
His comments have since sparked mixed reactions, with some agreeing that stable electricity during critical hours would significantly improve daily living, while others argue that Nigerians deserve uninterrupted power supply like their counterparts in more developed economies.
